So the Lord and I walk into Hobby Lobby…

Seriously! No joke. I had a very rare experience this week. I was alone!!!!! 🙂 The kids spent a couple days with Tim’s parents who live about 3 and a half hours from us, and Tim was working, so I was on my own and for those of you stay at home moms with no family near by you know what I mean. It is a very strange feeling. I love my babies so much, and despite being tired and scattered most of the time, I feel totally lost when they are not with me. Part of me is missing. Though I often think how much I could get done if I only had day to myself, when they are not there it is like I walk around in a fog totally lost and not sure what to do.

But alas, Hobby Lobby was calling my name! I am still always on the lookout for those little details to finish making the new house a home. The ironic thing is I had just been there a week earlier with both kids in the cart, leaving no room for purchases, and trying to cover the entire store before the snacks ran out, and I really didn’t see much I liked. Yet, the next week I walk in by myself and two hours later leave with a car load! 🙂 Maybe keeping them around is good for the budget too!

Anyway, the point is The Lord and I had a really great time together in Hobby Lobby! As I was walking the aisles and seeing all the wall décor I was reading them, many of which are scripture verses. By the time I was half way through the store I was so stirred up in my spirit I would catch myself reading a plaque or a canvass and saying things like “Yes!” “Amen!” “Thank you, Lord!” It was a while before I realized what I was doing. Then the Lord and I had a good laugh. It was so refreshing to my spirit. (Albeit, a little lighting to my wallet as well!)

My friends, God is all around us, and He wants to meet us where we are. He is always speaking and ministering to His children. He loves us and wants, craves, to spend time with us. Open your eyes and see the signs of Him all around you. Ok, it may not be as clear as an encouraging scripture printed in fancy font on a 16×20 canvass, but it is there nonetheless. In the midst of your crazy day He wants to speak peace and power to your soul. Nothing can replace your focused “God-time.” Getting up before everyone else to spend time with the Lord is perhaps the best thing you can do for yourself, your sanity, and your family! But rest assured, our God is not elusive! He is eagerly and actively pursuing you and your attention, and if the eyes of your heart are open, you will see Him!